The New SOG Light Saber? It’s ‘Glinty’
SHOT Show 2012 had more new things than we can ever cover, but this one stood out as awfully handy. And even more Star-Wars-y. New this year from SOG are two new Blade Lights – offered in folding and fixed versions. Pictured here is the folding version. It’s one of those oh-duh type devices offering a flashlight that works when the blade is open or closed, thereby letting one hand do the work of two. We can think of lot’s of practical … [Read More...]
Mule Deer Foundation Launches Underprivileged Deer Grant Program
In a surprise move today, Ben Cartwright, CEO of The Mule Deer Foundation, announced a new grant program aimed at giving a ‘hoof up’ to disadvantaged mule deer. "Our hearts are broken" lamented Cartwright. "Year after year, we see the vicious cycle of deer not having the opportunity to realize their full potential. Don't let a hunk of awesome venison go to waste." In today's announcement, Cartwright outlined plans for The Mule Deer … [Read More...]
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas… Twelve Gauges Shooting
On the twelfth day of Christmas, I hope my true love gives to me… Twelve gauges shooting… Benelli M2 Tactical Shotgun Benelli has a great assortment of self-defense shotguns, but we’ve gotta go with one of the inertia-cycled semi-automatic models. Hate cleaning that gas junk in shotguns after all – we’d rather save that time for eating pie over the holidays.As long as you’re shooting 1 ounce or … [Read More...]
Will Hornady Critical Defense Ammo Expand in Black-Eyed Peas?
Big expansion or big mess? … [Read More...]
SHOT Show
An American Guns Story
SHOT Show is an experience. You get to meet lot’s of interesting people. And get mugged by them. Tuesday evening, I was strolling through the … [Read More...]
Thompson Center Dimension Is Bisexual – Or More?
The new Thompson Center Dimensiongoes both ways, if you know what we mean. You know, plays for both teams. Switch hits. Do we really have to spell it … [Read More...]
Pretty In Pink: Guns and Zombies of SHOT Show 2012
Everyone and their undead brother was participating in the gun and shooting industry “zombie pink-alanche” at SHOT Show 2012. From guns to gear to … [Read More...]
SOG Slim Jim: Thin Is In For 2012
SOG displayed the brand new SOG Slim Jim assisted-open folding knives at SHOT Show 2012. Due to be in the market during the second quarter of the … [Read More...]
How Much SHOT Show Bling Does the 5.11 COVRT 18 Hold?
How much SHOT Show bling can the 5.11 COVRT 18 Backpack hold without exploding? 5.11 Tactical media kit - Rubberized USB drive for impact … [Read More...]
1911 x 0.85 = ?
Ok, so 1,911 times 0.85 is... Carry the one... Browning 1911-22! Browning supplied several of its new 1911-22 models for Media Day at the range … [Read More...]
Have you heard?
Can 5.11 Tactical Gear Survive SHOT Show 2012?
We're going to find out. We've got three editors going to SHOT. We've got three different 5.11 backpacks: RUSH MOAB 10 Go Bag - The MOAB just … [Read More...]
Will It Expand? E-Mail Spam…
Our semi-serious testing of Hornady’s Critical Defense ammo continues. This weeks reader suggestion is email spam. One inch of it to be … [Read More...]
Hornady Critical Defense vs. a Bear – Will It Expand?
Self defense ammo vs. a bear. We find out! … [Read More...]
Will It Expand? Hornady Critical Defense vs. Grape Jelly
Hmmm. Who wins? Lot’s of grape jelly or Hornady Critical Defense? … [Read More...]
Will It Expand? Shooting Spam with Hornady Critical Defense Ammo
Shooting Spam with Hornady Critical Defense Ammo! … [Read More...]
Iain Harrison Talks About Caliber, Kilts, and Kegerators – A My Gun Culture Interview
It’s our pleasure to welcome Top Shot Champion, Crimson Trace Pitch Guy, and all-around class clown Iain Harrison to the My Gun Culture interview … [Read More...]
Hornady Announces Really Really Hairy ‘Situation Critical’ Situation Ammo
Following a special encore screening of the classic action thriller film Escape from New York, Hornady President Snake Plissken introduced the … [Read More...]
Coffee Talk with Julie Golob, and Her Julie-Double
Today we continue our quest to speak with fun and interesting people in the shooting industry. We'd like to thank Julie Golob, coffee aficionado, for … [Read More...]
Past & Peculiar
The Browning BAR Booger Picker Pocket
Meet Edwin. He's a stud muffin - mainly because he walks around dressed in full WWI battle regalia. All his buddies in the U.S. Army 79th Infantry … [Read More...]
Going out with a bang!
Holy Smoke! Dead relatives filling up your house? Cremation Urns taking up precious counter space? No problem! Just launch 'em out of your … [Read More...]
Bring Home The Bacon, It’s Flitch Day!
Gunnies, gun nuts, gun freaks, and other others must take marital fidelity seriously. We know this because gun people love bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. … [Read More...]
Ready! Aim! Shake Your Groove Thing!
"A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on." - John F. Kennedy Fortunately for us, some ideas do not live on. For example, … [Read More...]
Updated: Car for Sale – Priced to Sell!
For sale and priced to sell! One slightly used car. Make and model not exactly distinguishable. Good condition. It has had a minor altercation with 4 … [Read More...]
Assault Paper (Gun)
From HuntingLodge.no comes the paper AK-47 kit. According to Hunting Lodge, designer Martin Postler has "freed the AK-47 from its terrible capacity to … [Read More...]
Who is Amos Humiston? Find out on the History Channel – Monday May 30th
We love stories. When The History Channel contacted us recently about a new film airing Memorial Day weekend, we had to know more. Gettysburg, … [Read More...]
Defensive Decolletage
One of my more embarrassing moments at the NRA Annual Meeting was interviewing Lisa Looper of Looper Brand, makers of the new Flash Bang line of … [Read More...]
Viewpoint
On the Eleventh Day of Christmas… 11 ounces of AR Bling
On the eleventh day of Christmas, I hope my true love gives to me… Eleven ounces of AR bling… Spikes Tactical AR15 7” BAR … [Read More...]
On the Tenth Day of Christmas… Ten Toys for Loading
On the tenth day of Christmas, I hope my true love gives to me… Ten toys for loading… Lyman Master Casting … [Read More...]
On the Ninth Day of Christmas… 9mm Kimber Solo-ing
On the ninth day of Christmas, I hope my true love gives to me… 9mm Kimber Solo-ing… A new Kimber Solo has been on the ‘want’ … [Read More...]
On the Eighth Day of Christmas… Eight Guns for Plinking
On the eighth day of Christmas, I hope my true love gives to me… Eight guns for plinking… Beretta CX4 Storm … [Read More...]
On the Seventh Day of Christmas… Seven Lasers Aiming
On the seventh day of Christmas, I hope my true love gives to me… Seven lasers aiming… Lasers make a great addition to self defense … [Read More...]
On the Sixth Day of Christmas… Six Scales A Weighing
On the sixth day of Christmas, I hope my true love gives to me… Six scales a weighing… Reload yet? If not, why? The world is a mess, … [Read More...]
On the Fifth Day of Christmas… Five Magnum Things
On the fifth day of Christmas, I hope my true love gives to me… Five magnum things… Henry Big Boy .44 … [Read More...]
On the Fourth Day of Christmas… Four Written Words
On the fourth day of Christmas, I hope my true love gives to me… Four written words… What’s a gift list without some great … [Read More...]
Shooting 101
410HandGuns.com – Judging the .410 Handgun
Ever-vigilant in our efforts to bring you the latest shooting industry scoop, we recently crashed the POMA Annual Conference in Ogden, UT. In addition … [Read More...]
Gunfire Erupts In South Carolina From Youth Gang Related Activity
Gunfire erupted in a Summerville, SC rural community over the weekend as a gang of teenagers, including some pre-teens according to witnesses, … [Read More...]
Top 10 Tips For A Successful Gun Store Visit
While many gun stores are going full-auto retail and implementing 20th century ideas like greeting customers, being polite, and hiring helpful sales … [Read More...]
Gun Word of the Day: Hammer
Hammer [ham-er] - noun 1. The part of a firearm designed to provide energy to the firing pin in order to strike the primer of a … [Read More...]
Whirling Fan Blades of Death
Don't believe everything you hear. Even if it's in a gun shop. Even if you hear it from a "Certified Instructor." Over the course of many years of … [Read More...]
About A Gal Who Shoots .30 Cal
Today we're taking a look at a different facet of the shooting sports - high-power, long-range rifle competition. While our crack investigative team … [Read More...]
Jesus Ain’t Gonna Load Your Gun!
So went part of our instruction at the Defensive Handgun training class taught by Rangemaster this past weekend at the LuckyGunner Gun Blogger … [Read More...]
Gun Word of the Day: Rack
Rack [rak] - verb 1. To cycle the slide of a semi-automatic gun. Usually refers to the procedure of operating a handgun where complete cycling … [Read More...]
